Description:

James Spurr continues the saga of two strong-willed men, related through marriage, bound by friendship, separated by war, as they face the challenge of battle on the Great Lakes during the War of 1812. In One Sloop and Slow Match Captain William Lee and Oliver Williams become embroiled in the cauldrons of the greatest battles to ever take place on the inland seas. Join them and a young Master Commandant Perry, initially in command of only tiny gunboats, as the struggle with Great Britain intensifies into a grueling game of wits, bloodshed and perseverance, and Perry rises to become one of our greatest American Heroes. We have met the enemy. . . From the Chicago Massacre to the blockade of U.S. Naval forces at Presque Isle on Lake Erie, James Spurr recreates the action with unerring historical accuracy while conveying the emotion of perilous uncertainty.

About the Author

James Spurr was appointed by the Governor of Michigan to the Commission for
the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 because of his in-depth understanding of the subject. He began to share his knowledge in his Great Lakes, Great Guns Historical Series in 2006 before advancing to the First World War with his current writing. James Spurr received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan in 1978, majoring in Philosophy, and received his Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University Law School in 1981. He has since graduated from law school and practiced law with the same firm, with offices throughout the state, while resident as a Senior Partner in southwest Michigan. He specializes in trials and dispute resolution for commercial clients. James Spurr is active as a volunteer and serves upon the boards of numerous charitable organizations, including as a Director of the Michigan Maritime Museum and Board Secretary for the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society. He is also a member of the Maritime Heritage Alliance and the Association for Great Lakes Maritime History. He enjoyed creative writing in college and as an attorney writes for a living for the benefit of his clients. He has written numerous articles published in newsletters focusing upon maritime history. He holds a United States Coast Guard Master's License and crews aboard Friends Good Will, a War of 1812 Tall Ship replica as First Officer when not sailing his own boat, skiing or playing tennis. He is married and enjoys all such activities with his wife and two children.